Excellence in Humanities, Social Sciences, or Interdisciplinary Studies

This scholarship is intended to celebrate the academic achievement, creativity, and application of one's UConn ECE experience in the area of Humanities, Social Sciences, or Interdisciplinary Studies.

To be eligible applicants must:

  • Be a senior in high school.
  • Demonstrate academic achievement and a potential for future academic and professional accomplishments in a field focusing on the Humanities, Social Sciences, or Interdisciplinary Studies.
  • Be enrolled in at least one UConn ECE course during the 2025-2026 academic year (any discipline).
  • Previous completion of, or current enrollment in, at least one of the UConn ECE Humanities, Social Sciences, or Interdisciplinary Studies courses listed below AND maintain at least a B or higher in your UConn ECE Humanities, Social Sciences, or Interdisciplinary Studies course(s).
    • If a final grade has not been issued, a high school transcript will be assessed for course competency.

Eligible UConn ECE Humanities, Social Sciences, or Interdisciplinary Courses

AMST 1201: Introduction to American Studies

ANTH 1000: Peoples and Cultures of the World

ANTH 1500: Great Discoveries in Archeology

AAAS 2201: Introduction to Asian American Studies

COMM 1000: The Process of Communication

COMM 1100: Principles of Public Speaking

ECON 1000: Essentials of Economics

ECON 1201: Principles of Microeconomics

ECON 1202: Principles of Macroeconomics

ENGL 1004: Introduction to Academic Writing

ENGL 1007: Seminar and Studio in Academic Writing and Multimodal Composition

ENGL 3082: Writing Center Practicum

HIST 1300: Western Traditions Before 1500

HIST 1400: Modern Western Traditions

HIST 1501: United States History to 1877

HIST 1502: United States History Since 1877

HRTS 1007: Introduction to Human Rights

HRTS 2200: Introduction to Genocide Studies

LLAS 1190: Introduction to Latin America

MAST 1200: Introduction to Maritime Culture

POLS 1002: Introduction to Political Theory

POLS 1202: Introduction to Comparative Politics

POLS 1402: Introduction to International Relations

POLS 1602: Introduction to American Politics

PHIL 1101: Problems of Philosophy

PHIL 1108E: Environmental Philosophy

SOCI 1001: Introduction to Sociology

Student Award

The student chosen for this scholarship will receive a certificate of accomplishment along with a $1,000 monetary award for use towards post-secondary education expenses. Funds will be withheld from this award to cover any outstanding balance with the University of Connecticut, to include tuition and fees for students attending UConn, prior to a check being issued.

Application Procedures

Applicant must submit the following documents:

  • An essay which will be reviewed by a committee and should include details regarding your academic achievements and plans for the future. You should also describe how your UConn ECE course (or other course in the field) has helped define your college or career goals. Suggested word count 200 min. - 400 max.
  • Submit a document or link to a writing sample or project created by you, that demonstrates academic excellence or talent in Humanities, Social Sciences, or Interdisciplinary Studies. Your submission will be evaluated based on originality, mastery of subject matter and presentation. Please note the following guidelines.
    • Only ONE submission is allowed per applicant.
    • Include a short description of your submission and explain why you chose to submit this piece.
    • Because UConn ECE course offerings vary by high school, students who have taken at least one of the above courses may use projects from other high school courses as demonstration of academic achievement in the fields of Humanities, Social Sciences, or Interdisciplinary Studies.
  • A resume which includes the name and e-mail address of your instructor(s) for your UConn ECE Humanities, Social Sciences, or Interdisciplinary Studies course(s).
  • A copy of your current high school transcript, which displays your outstanding academic achievement as well as enrollment in at least one UConn ECE course.
    • Be sure that UConn ECE courses are easily identifiable for the committee reviewing your application.

Application Dates

Applications are accepted from January 19, 2026- March 9, 2026.

Apply Now

All applicants will be notified of their status by May 2026.